Any function or services that are provided but are not specifically detailed in this schedule will be charged at the relevant hourly fee. Any failed inspections and/or amendment fees are to be paid prior to the issue of Code Compliance Certificate. Any failed inspections and/or amendment fees are to be paid prior to the issue of Code Compliance Certificate.
Note: A deposit is required for all consent applications before it is formally received (please refer to the deposit schedule for fees). Minor works fixed fee applications are required to be paid in full before it is formally received. Additional fees may be charged when costs to assess a Minor Works fixed fee application are exceeded.
Project Information Memorandum
Hourly rate applies. Where costs to process the application exceed the fee then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Minor projects with an estimated value less than $20,000 | $186.00 |
| Projects with an estimated value greater than or equal to $20,000 | $186.00 |
| New and relocated dwellings | $186.00 |
| Commercial and industrial projects | $186.00 |
| Hourly rate where time exceeds the scheduled fee (charged in addition to the standard fee) | $186.00 |
| Services and Compliance Check – hourly rate applies | $186.00 |
| PIM only application – Deposit | $355.00 |
Processing and Approval of Consent Applications
Where consent applications are reviewed/assessed by another Building Consent Authority, all costs associated with the review will be charged to the applicant, or their agent on an actual time and cost basis.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $205.00 |
Building Inspection Fee
Where the actual time of an inspection exceeds 1 hour then additional fees will be charged. Please note that the time taken for a building inspection is not necessarily all on-site. All time associated with inspection of a building will be charged, and this may include assessment, communication and decisions made off-site.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Site inspections (based on 1 hour) | $215.00 |
| Each additional hour or part hour (if required) | $215.00 |
| Failed or additional inspections required | $215.00 |
| Remote Inspections | $215.00 |
| Cancellation of inspection (same day cancellation) | $105.00 |
Code Compliance Certificate Deposit
Where the cost to make a Code Compliance Certificate decision exceeds the fee paid then additional time will be charged at the relevant hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Effluent system, hay barn/shed/garage, workshop – unlined and without services | $200.00 |
| Hay barn/shed, garage, workshop, lined and/or with services | $220.00 |
| New or relocated dwelling or alteration and addition ≥ $150,000 | $455.00 |
| Multiple and group dwellings ≤ 4 | $594.00 |
| New dwelling or alterations and additions < $150,000 | $297.00 |
| New commercial / industrial / communal alterations and additions < $250,000 | $376.00 |
| New commercial / industrial / communal alterations and additions ≥ $250,000 | $762.00 |
| Code Compliance Certificate for consents over five years old – original fee plus 2024-2025 hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Hourly rate where time exceeds the scheduled fee | $186.00 |
Minor Works Fixed Fee Applications
Fee to be paid on application, where costs to assess the application exceed the fee then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
Multiple heating units on an application will incur additional fees. If the project is valued at $65,000 or more, the fixed fee will increase by the value of the MBIE and BRANZ levies.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Single Free-Standing Heating Unit | $495.00 |
| Single Inbuilt Heating Unit and Central Heating System (extra inspection) | $565.00 |
| Failed or additional inspection/s required | $215.00 |
| Marquees | $400.00 |
| Solar Water Heater (residential) | $850.00 |
| Hourly rate where time exceeds the scheduled fee | $205.00 |
Administration Fee
Note: Where costs to administer the application exceed the fee, additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
*Please note where costs to assess the application exceed the fee, additional time will be charged at the hourly rate. Where extra inspections are required, additional inspections fees will apply
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Minor works ≤ $20,000 | $186.00 |
| Hay barn/shed, garage, workshop | $280.00 |
| New or relocated dwelling or alterations and additions < $150,000 | $325.00 |
| New or relocated dwelling or alterations and additions ≥ $150,000 | $400.00 |
| Non-residential additions and alterations < $150,000 | $346.00 |
| Non-residential additions and alterations ≥ $150,000 | $527.00 |
| New commercial, industrial, communal | $710.00 |
| Multiple/group dwellings ≤ 4 | $520.00 |
| Hourly rate where time exceeds the scheduled fee | $186.00 |
Deposit Schedule (non refundable)
Multiple/group dwellings covers a block of connected dwellings. Two or more stand-alone dwellings on a site require a deposit for each dwelling.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Swimming pool - residential - limited to pool and pool barrier only | $750.00 |
| Hay barn/shed, garage, workshop | $850.00 |
| Residential minor works <$20,000 – remove internal wall, change opening, effluent systems etc | $500.00 |
| Dwelling alterations and additions < $150,000 | $1,000.00 |
| Dwelling alterations and additions ≥ $150,000 | $1,400.00 |
| Single dwelling/relocated dwelling | $1,950.00 |
| Multiple/group dwellings ≤ 4 $ | $2,600.00 |
| Non-residential additions and alterations < $150,000 | $1,500.00 |
| Non-residential additions and alterations ≥ $150,000 | $2,500.00 |
| New non-residential | $3,500.00 |
Swimming Pool Fencing/Barriers
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Registration and inspection of existing pool | $337.00 |
| Inspection of pool fencing/barriers – under section 162D Building Act 2004 | $215.00 |
| Inspection of pool fencing barriers | $215.00 |
| Failed inspection | $215.00 |
| Remote inspection | $215.00 |
Building Research Levy (BRANZ)
The Building Research Levy is authorised under the Building Research Levy Act 1969. Under this Act, when a prescribed contract value ($10,000) is exceeded then a percentage of the contract value of the construction project put forward for building consent is payable by the builder to Building Research. The intent is to provide money for research into improved techniques and materials for use in the building industry.
Building Levy (MBIE)
Building Levy (MBIE) The Building Levy is authorised under the Building Act 2004 sections 53, 55, and 402, and provides for the Governor-General to set the levy in a Building Levy Order. This levy is used to fund the department's functions under the Building Act 2004. This levy is only collected on building works valued above a prescribed amount ($65,000) as per the Building Levy Order 2005.
Exemption from the need for Building Consent under Schedule 1(2) Building Act 2004
Where costs to administer the application exceed the fee, additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Building Exemption Deposit | $350 |
| Administration fee | $186.00 |
| Hourly rate | $205.00 |
Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF)
Where costs to assess and administer a BWOF exceed the renewal fee then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| BWOF hourly rate | $205.00 |
| Annual BWOF renewal fee (SS7 only) | $195.00 |
| Annual BWOF administration/B-RaD renewal fee (cost includes periodical audits) | $150.00 + hourly rate |
| Process amendment to Compliance Schedule – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Annual fee, per specified system | $40.00 |
| Building Warrant of Fitness Audit Follow-up (where non-compliance has been identified) hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
Certificate of Acceptance (COA)
Where costs to process a Certificate of Acceptance exceed the deposit then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate. Under section 96(1) of the Building Act 2004 the application must be accompanied by any fees, charges or levies that would be payable had the owner or the owner's predecessor in title applied for a building consent before carrying out the work. This is calculated on a case by case basis for each application.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Site Inspections (each) | $215.00 |
| Process Certificate of Acceptance – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Administration Fee (refer to Administration Fee) | |
| Deposit for a Certificate of Acceptance (non-refundable) | $750.00 |
| Certificate of Acceptance | $85.00 |
Notice to Fix
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | $89.00 |
| Hourly rate plus disbursements | $205.00 |
Certificate of Public Use (CPU)
Where costs to assess and issue a Certificate of Public Use exceed the fee, then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Application fee for Certificate of Public Use (including one inspection) | $490.00 |
| Certificate of Public Use per hour | $205.00 |
| Additional inspections | $215.00 |
Compliance Schedule (CS)
Where costs to assess and issue a Compliance Schedule exceed the fee then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Processing and Approval of Compliance Schedule – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Amendment to a Compliance Schedule (s.106) – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Administration associated with granting a Compliance Schedule – hourly rate applies | $186.00 |
| Compliance Schedule (s.107) hourly rate (where Council chooses to amend CS) | $205.00 |
| Draft Compliance Schedule | $205.00 |
| Issue and register draft Compliance Schedule (as part of a CPU application) (hourly rate applies) | $205.00 |
Extension of Time
Where costs exceed the fee then additional time will be charged at the hourly rate.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Extension of time to start work on issued consent (Section 52) | $150.00 |
Withdrawal or Lapse of any Application
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Work to date is charged (hourly rate applies) plus disbursements | $205.00 |
Building Consent Amendments and Minor Variations
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Truss as-builts | $102.00 |
| Processing of amendments and minor variations (hourly rate applies) | $205.00 |
| Amendment to modify building code Clause B2 Durability (hourly rate applies) | $186.00 |
| Administration amendment fee | $89.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
Where consent applications are reviewed/assessed by another Building Consent Authority, all costs associated with the review will be charged to the applicant, or their agent, as part of the fees and charges for the issued consent.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Council engineering assessments – Finished floor levels, inundation etc – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
| Pre-assessment meeting per hour | $205.00 |
| Inspection of any other building works, hourly rate | $215.00 |
| Accreditation levy payable on all building consents to cover costs of meeting the standards and criteria required under Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006. Charged per $1000.00 of estimated building value. | $0.70 |
| Third party engineering assessment and/or peer review of engineering | At cost |
| FENZ Fire Service review (external recoveries) | At cost |
| Any other building elements subject to peer review or assessment | At cost |
| Processing Building Location Certificate | $108.00 |
| Transferred consents: auditing, inspections, additional reports, disbursements (hourly rate applies) | $205.00 |
| Section 83 Building Act - removal of entry on record of title | At cost |
| Any matter covered by the Building Act 2004 s. 219 and not itemised in the schedule of fees and charges - hourly rate | $205.00 |
Register of Section 73 Certificate for Consents Granted under S72
(Entry to Record of Title for Land subject to flooding, etc)
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| At cost – hourly rate applies | At cost |
Register of section 77 subject to s75(2) -
Construction of Building on 2 or more allotments.
Registration of applications involve external professional services and additional administration fee.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Administration Fee (including Lodgement with Landonline) | At cost |
Waiver or Modification under Section 67 of the Building Act 2004
Where costs to assess the application exceed the fee, additional time will be charged at the hourly rate. Where extra inspections are required, additional inspection fees will apply.
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Administration Fee (Lodgement with MBIE) | $89.00 |
| Application to grant waiver – hourly rate applies | $205.00 |
Infringement Notices
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Refer to schedule 1 of Building (Infringement Offences, Fees and Forms) Regulations 2007, As per Building Regulations 2007 | As per Building Regulations 2007 |